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  It can be annoying to look more closely than usual and see little white spots all over the leaves of your hollies. Since they add color to the dull winter months, hollies are great plants to have around. This is a relatively common occurrence and, luckily, it’s easily diagnosable and treatable. Read on to … Read more

Poppy is the common name for plants in the Papaveraceae family. Within this group there are annuals, perennials and biennials. They include oriental poppies, field poppies Welsh poppies and Himalayan poppies. Even though their summer flowers don’t last long, they look great in the garden in May and June. Large-flowered oriental poppies are the most … Read more

Discover the best living wall plants and options you can choose from to build your outdoor living wall. There are two types of green walls: those that are simple, like climbers, wall shrubs, or trained fruit, and those that are more complicated, like engineered systems that use hydroponic mats and automated irrigation systems. On a … Read more

Trumpet vine, also known as trumpet creeper, produces clusters of trumped-shaped, orange flowers that are beloved by pollinators. These vines prefer mild climates, grow in most soil types, and thrive in full sunlight. In fact, trumpet vine is an aggressive spreader that should be grown with caution. The red trumpet vine, with its clusters of … Read more

Daffodil (Narcissus spp. Although bulbs can handle cold weather and can survive winters in the ground, there are times when you may want to take them out of the ground and store them until it’s time to plant them again. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one … Read more

What is this crazy plant? It looks like a cross between a squash and a catalpa, and the leaves feel sticky. Indianapolis area. With their large, lobed leaves and sprawling vines, squash plants have a signature look. But various weeds and wild plants can mimic squash, especially when young and small. This makes identification tricky … Read more

Are you seeing little green bugs on your petunias (Petunia x hybrida, USDA zones 10–11)? This easy-to-take-care-of plant usually doesn’t get pests, but sometimes it does. The bugs are called aphids. You can get petunias as bushy plants or trailing plants, and they bloom nonstop with bright, often fragrant flowers that last for a long … Read more

As a strawberry lover, nothing makes me happier than walking out to my garden and seeing big vibrant red strawberries nestled in deep green leaves. However it can be alarming when those green leaves suddenly start changing color. If you’ve noticed red pigmentation on your strawberry foliage, you likely have some questions. In this article, … Read more

Animals like deer can be found in many parts of the country, but they may not be welcome in your garden. Winter, with its scarcity of natural food sources, can drive deer into gardens in search of sustenance. Thankfully, you can still enjoy a beautiful winter garden by selecting deer resistant winter flowers. This guide … Read more

If you love the look of your front yard apple tree in the spring when its fragrant blossoms make it look beautiful, brown leaves might get in the way. You might be wondering what to do about the leaves that are turning a scary shade of brown on the abundant supply of sweet, juicy apples … Read more